What is the impact of updating a production order status from partially confirmed to technically completed?

Updating a production order status from partially confirmed to technically completed affects the workflow and operational capabilities within the SAP system. When the status changes to technically completed, it indicates that the production order has fulfilled its intended production activities and is thus closed for further processing under that order.

In this context, changing the status to technically completed means that the production operator can no longer enter additional confirmations. This is important for maintaining the integrity of the production records, ensuring that no further inputs can inadvertently alter the finalized data regarding what has been produced.

While the components or materials might still show as reserved in the system, and other parties like the production manager or warehouse clerk might still have their respective views or processes available, the key point about the production operator's permissions becoming restricted underlines the procedural adherence necessary in production order management. It is crucial to avoid inaccuracies in reporting and inventory management by preventing further confirmations after the order is marked as completed.